Full Blast 8 Unit 1 (ГР3 )

Read the text and mark «True» or «False»

The Digital Detox Challenge
Disconnect from your digital life

Can you imagine a whole week without the Internet or any electronic devices, like your smartphone or tablet? That’s what teenagers at Highfield Secondary School in England experienced last month when they took part in the digital detox challenge. “With smartphones and laptops, teens are constantly online,” said teacher Brent Hamilton. Today’s teenagers have never lived in a world without technology. They use their phones to listen to music, watch videos, download apps, communicate with friends, connect to the Internet and use social media sites.” He believed that this is bad for both their school performance at school and their social skills. Our goal was to show teenagers that they can turn off their digital lives every now and then and still be connected. “Technology has many advantages, but teenagers also need to find the right balance. Knowing how to disconnect helps.”

What happened when the teenagers started the challenge?

Brian, 16: “On the first day, I felt very anxious. I kept putting my hand in my pocket to get my phone.”

Jane, 15: “It was so boring in the beginning. I didn’t know what to do! After a few days though, things got better. I found books, I fixed my bike and made time for my favourite hobby – painting!”

Matt, 15: “It used to take me hours to finish my homework. I couldn’t concentrate because I checked my phone all the time for notifications. Now I realise it’s OK to just disconnect.”

Leslie, 16: “My friends and I used to check our phones constantly when we were together. Now we put them aside for a while. We talk more and have more fun.”

Smartphones and laptops make teenagers constantly online.

Read the text and mark «True» or «False»

The Digital Detox Challenge
Disconnect from your digital life

Can you imagine a whole week without the Internet or any electronic devices, like your smartphone or tablet? That’s what teenagers at Highfield Secondary School in England experienced last month when they took part in the digital detox challenge. “With smartphones and laptops, teens are constantly online,” said teacher Brent Hamilton. Today’s teenagers have never lived in a world without technology. They use their phones to listen to music, watch videos, download apps, communicate with friends, connect to the Internet and use social media sites.” He believed that this is bad for both their school performance at school and their social skills. Our goal was to show teenagers that they can turn off their digital lives every now and then and still be connected. “Technology has many advantages, but teenagers also need to find the right balance. Knowing how to disconnect helps.”

What happened when the teenagers started the challenge?

Brian, 16: “On the first day, I felt very anxious. I kept putting my hand in my pocket to get my phone.”

Jane, 15: “It was so boring in the beginning. I didn’t know what to do! After a few days though, things got better. I found books, I fixed my bike and made time for my favourite hobby – painting!”

Matt, 15: “It used to take me hours to finish my homework. I couldn’t concentrate because I checked my phone all the time for notifications. Now I realise it’s OK to just disconnect.”

Leslie, 16: “My friends and I used to check our phones constantly when we were together. Now we put them aside for a while. We talk more and have more fun.”

Technology has no advantages, according to the teacher.

Read the text and mark «True» or «False»

The Digital Detox Challenge
Disconnect from your digital life

Can you imagine a whole week without the Internet or any electronic devices, like your smartphone or tablet? That’s what teenagers at Highfield Secondary School in England experienced last month when they took part in the digital detox challenge. “With smartphones and laptops, teens are constantly online,” said teacher Brent Hamilton. Today’s teenagers have never lived in a world without technology. They use their phones to listen to music, watch videos, download apps, communicate with friends, connect to the Internet and use social media sites.” He believed that this is bad for both their school performance at school and their social skills. Our goal was to show teenagers that they can turn off their digital lives every now and then and still be connected. “Technology has many advantages, but teenagers also need to find the right balance. Knowing how to disconnect helps.”

What happened when the teenagers started the challenge?

Brian, 16: “On the first day, I felt very anxious. I kept putting my hand in my pocket to get my phone.”

Jane, 15: “It was so boring in the beginning. I didn’t know what to do! After a few days though, things got better. I found books, I fixed my bike and made time for my favourite hobby – painting!”

Matt, 15: “It used to take me hours to finish my homework. I couldn’t concentrate because I checked my phone all the time for notifications. Now I realise it’s OK to just disconnect.”

Leslie, 16: “My friends and I used to check our phones constantly when we were together. Now we put them aside for a while. We talk more and have more fun.”

The challenge helped students spend more time with friends and family.